Sometimes a second opinion in abuse cases is needed. A panel of Florida lawmakers agreed today (Thursday) officials should consider whether a child’s injuries are really the result of abuse, or if they could stem from a rare medical condition. Here’s the story behind a bill known as Patterson’s Law.
In 2022, Michael Patterson’s children were removed from the home he shares with his wife Tasha.
“Too often, rare medical conditions are mistaken for signs of abuse, leading to heartbreaking separation and irreparable harm to families,” he said…